CONCORD, CA, April 01, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Parham Gharagozlou, MD, FACP, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A distinguished medical director at Healthy Sleep Care — which employs expert analysis and advanced technology to determine the best treatment for patients battling fatigue, burnout, sleep apnea and more — Dr. Gharagozlou has dedicated 15 years to advancing the field of sleep medicine. His expertise is further demonstrated through his concurrent roles as an attending physician at John Muir Health since 2013 and as a medical director at Eastbay Medical Clinics since 2012. His board certifications in sleep medicine and internal medicine underscore his comprehensive knowledge and dedication to his field.

Prior to reaching his current positions, Dr. Gharagozlou served as an attending physician at NorthBay Health Care from 2009 to 2015 and was part of the staff at Sound Inpatient Physicians from 2009 to 2013. His experience in sleep medicine was further enriched during his tenure as a physician with Sleep Medicine Specialists of California in 2010 and as a sleep medicine fellow of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he was an attending physician at Rochester General Hospital from 2006 to 2008, where he was highly regarded for his engaging teaching style among senior residents and medical students.

Dr. Gharagozlou's storied success in health care stems from his equally accomplished academic endeavors. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tehran in 1998, received a fellowship from the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute and completed an internship and residency at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in 2006. A significant milestone in his career came when he received a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropharmacology at a Stanford University satellite institute. During this time, he conducted groundbreaking research on opioids with the aim of developing variants without adverse side effects such as addiction or respiratory failure. His work, published between 2002 and 2004, has been widely cited and remains influential in the field.

Dr. Gharagozlou's contributions extend beyond clinical practice and research. A prolific writer, he has co-authored several studies on rhythmic movement disorder associated with respiratory arousals and pharmacological profiles of opioid ligands. To stay aware of the latest developments within the field of sleep medicine, he is an active member of the California Sleep Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Physicians.

Born in Tehran, Dr. Gharagozlou balances his professional life with personal interests such as skiing, martial arts, hiking and spending quality time with his family. Long dedicated to civic engagement, he volunteers as a mentor for immigrants and helps them assimilate into their communities. In the coming years, he plans to expand his mentoring activities to support underserved populations struggling with anxiety, depression and societal assimilation and help them fulfill their aspirations. His current work and future goals alike continue to make a lasting positive impact on his community and the wider health care realm.

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